Blade 500 3D RTF
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1. Transmitter Spektrum DX6i 6 channel Computer Radio with AA Batteries included with RTF Receiver Spektrum AR6210 6 Channel DSMX Receiver installed Swash Servos Spektrum 5300 installed Tail Servo Spektrum 4006 installed Gyro G210 MEMS Heading Lock installed To register your product online visit www bladehelis com a een Charging the Flight Battery The Blade 500 3D BNF comes with a Li Po DC balancing charger and 6S Li Po battery Use only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire When charging ensure the battery is on a heat resistant surface Charge the flight battery before binding the helicopter and performing control tests DC Li Po Balancing Charger Features Charges 6 cell lithium polymer battery packs e 2 5A charge rate e LED charge status indicator LED cell balance indicator 12V alligator clip input cord Specifications Input power 10 6 15V DC minimum 10 0 amp Charges 6 cell Li Po packs with minimum capacity of 2500mAh 6S 22 2V 2900mAh Li Po Battery Pack The Blade 500 3D 65 Li Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included Blade 500 Li Po balancing charger The included battery is safe to charge up to 3C2. B500 3D X principale 2 B500 3D X 5 7 Set de pieds de pales principales Set stringi pale del rotore principale H5 BLH1817 Main Rotor Grip Set B500 3D Blade Blatthalter Set B500 3D B500 3D B500 3D H6 BLH1818 Bell Hiller Mixer Arm Set B500 3D Blade Bell Mischerarm Set B500 3D 2 mixage de barre de Set braccio mixer Bell Hiller B500 3D H7 BLH1821 Spindle Set 2 B500 3D X Blade Spindle Set 2 B500 3D X Jeu de broches 2 B500 3D X Set perno 2 B500 3D X BLH1822 Head Block Rotor Housing Set B500 Bide Rotorkopf Set B500 3D Set de moyeu de t te rotor B500 30 Set Plocco di testa alloggiamento del 3D rotore B500 3D H9 BLH1823 Flybar Seesaw Holder Set with bear Blade Paddelstangenhalter mit Lager Set Etrier de barre de Bell avec roule Set fissaggio bilanciere flybar con cusci ings B500 3D B500 3D ments B500 3D netti B500 3D Flybar Paddle Control Frame set Blade Paddelstangenanlenkungset B500 Set de palonnier de barre de Bell T H10 BLH1824 B500 3D 3D B500 3D Set rinvio del palino B500 3D H11 BLH1825 Flybar 2 B500 3D Blade Paddelstange 2 B500 3D Barre de Bell 2 B500 3D Flybar 2 B500 3D H12 BLH1828 Flybar Paddle Set B500 3D Blade Paddel Set B500 3D Set de palettes de Bell B500 3D Set del palino flybar B500 3D H13 BLH1829 Head Button Set B500 3D X Blade Rotorkopfabdeckungset B500 3D X Set t te h misph rique B500 3D X Set pulsante di testa B500
3. Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruz IONI NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product The purpose of safety symbols is to atttract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage serious injury or death OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury A Safety Alert Indicates warning or caution Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury WARNING Read the ENTIR
4. E REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER defective Horizon eserves the right to inspect any and a ERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL S INTENDED USE Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of d for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY purchase is require Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT BILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the iability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Produc As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as prepared to accep Law EGLIGENCE STRICT LIA NCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL on which liability is asserted injury By the act of use setup the purchaser or user are not the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised re
5. 0 0 0 INH START Throttle Out PITC 55 H 0 0 0 0 0 INH POS 25 EXP INH a a ZA BASIC Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX8 SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter Servos 120 All Switches INH Flight Mode Mode 5 Throttle Over10 11ms Hold Hold AIL 5 Stunt 1 Act DSMX ELE 5 Stunt 2 Act RUD 5 Hold Act RTRIM 5 Alarm Tone Vibe LTRIM 5 TYPE Common FUNCTION LIST TRAVEL SUB TRIM REVERSE SPEED INHIBIT THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N THROTTLE NORM AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N AILERON NORM ELEVATOR 100 100 ELEVATOR 0 ELEVATOR N ELEVATOR NORM RUDDER 80 80 RUDDER 0 RUDDER R RUDDER NORM INHIBIT GYRO 100 100 GYRO 0 GYRO N GYRO NORM PITCH 100 100 PITCH 0 PITCH R PITCH NORM AUX2 100 100 AUX2 0 AUX2 N AUX2 NORM AUX3 100 100 AUX3 0 AUX3 N AUX3 NORM POS DIR DIR EXPO SW LOW 25 50 75 HIGH AILERON 0 100 100 15 AILE D R N 0 60 80 80 80 INH AILERON 1 2 85 85 10 AILE D R 1 100 100 100 100 100 INH ELEVATOR 0 100 100 15 ELEV D R 2 100 100 100 100 100 INH ELEVATOR 1 2 85 85 10 ELEV D R H 0 0 0 0 0 RUDDER 0 100 100 0 RUDD D R RUDDER 1 2 85 8 0 RUDD D R SW F Mode LOW 25 50 75 HIGH LOW 25 50 75 EXPO CH Gear N 30 40 50 75 100 INH N 0 0 0 0 0 INH NORMAL POS 0 55 1 0 25 50 75 100 INH 1 0 0 0 0 0 INH STUNT 1 POS 1 53 2 25 50 75 100 INH 2 0 0 0 0 0 INH STUN
6. 3D X H14 BLH1830 Washout Base B500 3D Blade Pichmitnehmer Zentralst ck B500 partie basse de washout B5003D Base wash out B500 3D Blade Pitchmitnehmer Arm u Bras de commande de washout SE f H15 BLH1831 Washout Control Arm B500 3D Verbinderset B500 3D B500 3D Braccio di controllo wash out B500 3D His BLH1832 Washout control Arm Link Set B500 Blade Pitchkompensator Verbinderst cke Set de commande de bras de com Set collegamento braccio di controllo 3D X B500 3D mande de washout B500 3D X washout B500 3D X H17 BLH1833 Aluminum Swashplate B500 3D X ne ARD cyclique en aluminium B500 page ciclico in alluminio B500 3D X H18 BLH1847 Main Shaft 2 B500 3D Blade Rotorwelle 2 B500 3D Axe principal 2 B500 3D Albero principale 2 B500 3D H19 BLH1848 Mainshaft Retaining Collar B500 3D X Blade Stellring Rotorwelle B500 30 x Bagues de maintien arbre principal Collare di ritenuta albero principale 8500 B500 3D X 3D X H20 BLH1849 One Way Bearing Shaft and Shim Set Blade Freilauf mit Unterlegscheibe Set Set de roulement et de joints B500 Set albero ingranaggio di autorotazione e B500 3D X B500 3D X 3D X spessore B500 3D X H21 BLH1851 Main Gear 2 B500 3D X Blade Hauptzahnrad 2 B500 3D X Couronne principale 2 B500 3D X Ingranaggio principale 2 500 30 H22 BLH1853 Belt Drive Pulley B500 3D X Blade Spannrolle Riemen B500 3D X Poulie d entrainement de la courroie puteo ci
7. 5 Cuscinetto 2 B2 BLH1605 4x8x3 Bearing 2 Blade 4x8x3 Kugellager 2 Roulement 4x8x3 2 4x8x3 Cuscinetto 2 B3 BLH1642 5x10x4 Bearing 2 Blade 5x10x4 Kugellager 2 Roulement 5x10x4 2 5x10x4 Cuscinetto 2 B4 BLH1620 3x8x3 5 Thrust Bearing 2 Blade Drucklager 2 3 x 8x 3 5 But es a billes 3x8x3 5 2 3x8x3 5 Cuscinetto a sfere 2 B5 BLH1809 2x5x2 5 Flanged Bearing 2 Blade 2x5x2 5 Kugellager mit Flanke 2 But es a billes a rebord 2x5x2 5 2 2x5x2 5 Cuscinetto flangiato 2 B6 BLH1820 5x11x4 5 Thrust Bearing 2 Blade Drucklager 5x11x4 5 2 But es a billes 5x11x4 5 2 5x11x4 5 Cuscinetto a sfere 2 B7 BLH1842 8x14x4 Bearing Blade 8x14x4 Kugellager Roulement 8x14x4 8 14 4 Cuscinetto 8 1852 One Way Bearing 500 3D X Blade Freilauf B500 3D X Roulement unidirectionnel B500 3D X Cuscinetto ad autorotazione B500 3D X Miscellaneous Verschiedenes Divers Varie Part English Deutsch Frangias Italiano Helicopter Main Blade Holder Blade B500 3D X Blatthalter Support de pale de principale Supporto pala principale elicottero 1 BLH1801 5 BE not shown nicht abgebildet non repr sent non mostrato M2 BLH1837 Ball Link Set B500 3D X Blade Kugelkopf Set B500 3D Set de rotules B500 3D X Set collegamento sfera B500 3D X M3 BLH1838 Linkage Rod Pushrod Set B500 3D Blade Gest nge Set B500 3D Set de biellettes tiges B500 3D gum 4 BLH1
8. connected At least one battery cell voltage is below 2 6V O0 Charging Warnings A CAUTION Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 4 49 C Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Only use a charger specifically designed to charge Li Po batteries Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in per sonal injury and or property damage e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never cha
9. not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts Tighten screw so parts are mated together then turn screw only 1 8th of a turn more Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed Damage to these parts includes cracks burrs chips or scratches Rotors Replace damaged parts before flying Maintenance check list After every flight After every 20 flights Check all screws to make sure that they are still tight L Check bearings to make sure they are still smooth L Check to make sure no wire connections have begun to loosen L Check gyro tape and ESC tape to make sure they are still good After every 5 flights 1 Check dampers and ensure they are not too soft replace if necessary Check all screws to make sure that they are still tight using the Check belt tension adjust if necessary proper tools After every 50 flights 3 Check to make sure no wires are chaffing 1 Check links and ensure that they do not pop off the balls too easy replace if necessary Inspect belt and ensure it is not fraying and that no teeth are missing S Blade 5003 D Post Crash Check List locknut 1 Inspect and identify all damaged parts Replace all damaged parts 1 Use threadlock on all metal to metal connections Firmly tighten the spindle bolts after repairs i Tighten the upper and lower main shaft bolts through the nylon in the Limited Warranty Make sure the main blade and ta
10. the middle stick position to the low stick position Negative pitch allows the helicopter to fly upside down and perform aerobatics Change between normal and stunt modes with the throttle near the hover stick position The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to the difference in the throttle and pitch curves Gyro Gain Adjustment e If the tail wags or oscillates lower the gain on the gyro On your transmitter decrease the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular flight mode e If the tail is drifting while hovering increase the gain on the gyro On your transmitter increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the tail starts to wag oscillate Afterwards reduce the gain until the tail stops wagging oscillating within a particular flight mode Pirouette speed adjustment e To increase or decrease the pirouette rate of the helicopter adjust the Travel Adjust or Dual Rates values on the rudder channel Refer to your transmitter s instruction manual CAUTION Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun and wind to prevent loss of flight control Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Low voltage cutoff LVC protects the Li Po battery from overdischarge in flight Repeatedly activating damages the flight battery and you will need to and activates when the battery reaches 3V per cell under load replace the battery Set your transm
11. 00 0 U 1007 R 0 0 81 0 SINT 1 ST 2 100 100 100 100 100 GEAR PIT 1 770 HOLD 0 100 H 100 PITCH CURVE 100 L 100 Omer 400 L 1 2 3 H we NORM 30 40 50 75 100 TT ST 1 0 25 50 75 100 Em AILE 68 ST 2 0 25 50 75 100 ELEV 68 HOLD 0 25 50 75 100 PITC 55 aN o ENE BASIC Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX7s SYSTEM LIST Model Type SwashType Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter ne Mode F Throttle Over 10 11ms Hold Hold Stunt 1 Active DSMX Hold Active Alarm Tone Vibe FUNCTION LIST TRAVEL SUB TRIM REVERSE POS D R D R EXPO SW THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N AILERON 0 100 100 15 AILE D R AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N AILERON 1 85 85 10 AILE D R ELEVATOR 100 100 ELEVATOR 0 ELEVATOR N ELEVATOR 0 100 100 15 ELEV D R RUDDER 80 80 RUDDER 0 RUDDER R ELEVATOR 1 85 85 10 ELEV D R GYRO 100 100 GYRO 0 GYRO N RUDDER 0 100 100 0 RUDD D R PITCH 100 100 PITCH 0 PITCH R RUDDER 1 85 8 0 RUDD D R AUX2 100 100 AUX2 0 AUX2 N INHIBIT SW INHIBIT 25 50 75 HIGH 25 50 75 HIGH SW F Mode N O0 60 80 80 80 INH N 30 40 50 75 100 INH CH Gear 1 100 100 100 100 100 INH 1 0 25 50 75 100 INH NORMAL POSO 55 H 0 0 0 0 0 INH H 0 25 50 75 100 INH STUNT 1 POS1 53 HOLD 55 LOW 25 50 75 HIGH MODE Countdown AILE 79 N 0 0 0 0 0 INH TIME 4 00 Tone Vibe ELEV 79 1 0 0
12. 50 size and Larger WARNING Always maintain a safe distance of at least 15 meters 2 Watch the movement at the blade tips Both blades should travel in the 45 feet when checking the main rotor blade tracking same plane 3 If one blade tip appears to be higher than the other land the helicopter disconnect the flight battery and adjust the blade linkages 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 until both blades are moving in the same plane I ee To check the blade tracking 1 Put the helicopter in a hover at an altitude near eye height Motor Control Test Place the helicopter on a clean and flat ground surface concrete or asphalt outdoors and free of obstructions Always stay clear of the moving rotor blades Stay at least 45 feet 13 meters away from the helicopter when the helicopter is powered on CAUTION Keep pets and other animals away from the helicopter Ani mals may injure themselves if they attack or run toward the helicopter 1 Make sure the transmitter is in normal flight mode and throttle hold is OFF 2 Move the throttle stick to the idle low position WARNING The motor main rotor and tail rotor will spin when the throttle is increased if the TH HOLD switch is not moved to the ON position 3 Power on the transmitter Make sure the transmitter battery shows at least 5 0V on the screen RTF 4 Connect the main motor wires to the ESC 5 Turn TH HOLD on Blade 500 3D Pre Flight Checklist 6 Connec
13. 8 7A A WARNING The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger prior to charging The Battery Charging Process Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Make sure the battery is not swollen bent or punctured Connect the charger to a 12V power source minimum 10A power supply noting proper polarity The CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red Connect the Li Po battery balance lead to the charger The balance connector is keyed to prevent reverse polarity The CELL STATUS LEDs glow solid green or yellow and the CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red when the battery is charging Battery charging is complete when all LEDs glow solid red Disconnect the battery from the charger when the charging process is complete NYO oy Pe OPM CAUTION Never overcharge a Li Po battery or use a battery charger not designed to charge Li Po batteries Doing so may result in a fire that causes injury or property damage Battery Charging Codes Cell Status LEDs Charge Status LED Instruction Off Red Solid Battery charger is powered Li Po battery is not connected Yellow Red Solid Li Po battery is connected Charger is balancing the battery pack cells Green Red Solid Li Po battery is connected and charging Red Red Solid Li Po battery is connected and charging is complete Off Blinking Red No Li Po battery connected Voltage is outside the input voltage range Li Po battery
14. 855 Control Ball Set B500 3D Blade Kugelset B500 3D Set de rotules de commande B500 3D Set sfera di controllo B500 3D 5 BLH1864 Battery Strap Velcro 2 B500 3D X Blade Klettband Akkuhalter 2 B500 Brides de batterie Velcro 2 B500 Fascette in velcro della batteria 2 not shown 3D X nicht abgebildet 3D X non repr sent B450 3D X non mostrato M6 BLH1873 Complete Hardware Set B500 3D Blade Kleinteile kpl Set B500 3D Set de mat riel complet B500 3D Set completo hardware B500 3D M7 BLH1874 Mounting Accessories B500 3D X Blade Montage Zubeh r B500 3D X Accessoires de montage B500 3D X Accessori di montaggio B500 3D X 8 BLH1875 12T Pinion 0 6M 500 3D X Es Aluminium Servoarme B500 pignon 127 0 6M B500 3D X 12T pignone 0 6M B500 3D X M9 BLH1876 Servo Arm Set B500 3D X Blade Servoarm Set B500 3D X Jeu de bras de servo B500 3D X Set braccio del servo B500 3D X M10 BLH1877 Servo Control Ball Set B500 3D X Blade B500 3D X Servokugelkopf Set SC bios de commande de servo cet sfera di controllo servo B500 3D X M11 EFLC3120 6S 22 2V Li Po Balancing Charger 6S 22 2V Li Po Balancer Ladeger t Chargeur quilibreur Li Po 6S 22 2 V 6S 11 1 V LiPo caricabatterie con 2 5A not shown 2 5A nicht abgebildet 2 5 A non repr sent bilanciatore 2 5A non mostrato Optional Parts Optionale Bauteile Pi ces optionnelles Pezzi opzionali Part English Deuts
15. E instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product for advanced helicopter pilots with previous experience in the operation of CCPM helicopters Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing or Collec tive Pitch Helicopter such as the Blade SR or the Blade mCP X It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for beginner fliers or those under the age of 14 This is not a toy A WARNING Failure to follow all instructions can lead to damage to your helicopter property damage and bodily injury or death A CAUTION Do not make changes or adjustments to the product not shown in the instruction manual General
16. Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control Always ensure you fully understand the controls on your transmitter and how they affect the movement of the helicopter Always operate your model in large open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Always keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times Always store this product well out of the reach of children Always keep hair secured above your shoulders so it cannot get caught in the blades Always maintain and operate this product in daylight Always ensure all fasteners are secure before use Always store product in a dry secure location Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying Do not touch the motor as it can become extremely hot during use Do not fly this helicopter indoors Do not exclusively rely on the safety mechanisms built into yo
17. T 2 POS 2 53 H 25 50 75 100 INH H 0 0 0 0 0 INH HOLD 55 MODE Countdown AILE 79 TIME 4 00 Tone Vibe ELEV 79 START Throttle Out PITC 55 POS 25 EXP INH E RING INH o ENE A A Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter The Blade 500 3D RTF transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory Should you need to re bind the transmitter and receiver follow the steps below Binding Procedure Read transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control Make sure the transmitter is powered off Install a bind plug in the receiver battery bind port Connect the flight battery to the ESC The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly Move the throttle stick to low throttle Make sure the flight mode switch is in the normal position and throttle hold is OFF Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 7 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the receiver lights will turn solid 8 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC Remove the bind plug from the receiver 9 Safely store the bind plug some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two part loops and clips Sa Po po 10 The rec
18. ary 1 2011 g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except A GENERAL A model aircraft is a non human carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document 555 in the atmosphere It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively h Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using for sport recreation and or competition All model flights must be conducted in accor any drug which could adversely affect the pilot s ability to safely control the dance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site model 1 Model aircraft will not be flown i Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn or a In a careless or reckless manner any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard b At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited to persons or property 2 Model aircraft pilots will Exceptions Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft e Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely b See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate AMA attached to the model aircraft during flight Document 540 D See and Avoid Guidance e Rocket motors using solid propellant up to a G series size may be used Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above grou
19. azionamento cinghia B500 3D X B500 3D X Main Frame Explosion Explosionzeichnung Rumpf Vue clat e de la cellule principale Vista esplosa telaio principale Fl Part BLH1810 English Battery Tray Set B500 3D X Belt Guide Cross Member Set B500 Deutsch Blade Akkuhalter Set B500 3D X 3D X Blade Kreuzriemenhalter Set B500 Francias Set de compartiment de batterie B500 Set de guide de courroie en croix B500 Italiano Set vassoio batteria B500 3D X Set membro incrociato guida della cinghia pe BIH1811 3D X 3D X 3D X B500 3D X F3 BLH1814 Belt Pulley Guides with Bearings 2 Blade Riemenantriebsf hrung mit Guides de poulie de courroie avec roule Guide della puleggia della cinghia con B500 3D X Lager 2 B500 3D X ments 2 B500 3D X cuscinetti 2 B500 3D X F4 BLH1819 Bottom Tray Set B500 3D X Trager unten B500 3D X Set de compartiment inf rieur B500 3D X Set vassoio inferiore B500 3D X F5 BLH1827 Servo Mounting Tab Set B500 3D X Blade Servohalter Set B500 3D X Set de languettes de montage de servo Set tab montaggio servo B450 3D X non not shown B500 3D X non repr sent mostrato F6 BLH1834 AT Rotation Bracket Guide 8500 Blade Taumelscheibenf hrung sseau guide d anticouple B500 3D X Staffa guida anti rotazione B500 3D X 3D X B500 3D X Fr BLH1835 Lower Bearing Block Set 500 3D X d unteres Lagerhalte
20. ch Frangias Italiano BLH1813 13T Pinion 0 6M B500 3D X Blade 13T Ritzel 0 6M B500 3D X Pignon 13T 0 6M B500 3D X 13T pignone 0 6M B500 3D X Aluminum Main Rotor Grips B500 eh Pieds de pales principales en aluminium Serraggio pale rotore principale B500 BLH1817A 3D X Blade Aluminium Blatthalter B500 3D X B500 3D X 3D X BLH1818A Aluminum Bell Mixer Set B500 3D Blade Aluminium Blatthalter B500 3D X es 15 de mixage Bell en aluminium mixer campana alluminio B500 3D Blade Aluminium Paddelstangenhalter Set de moyeu de barre de Bell en alu SE BLH1823A Aluminum Seesaw Set B500 3D mit Lager Set B500 3D minium B500 3D Set bilanciere alluminio B500 3D Aluminum Flybar Paddle Control Blade Paddelstangenanlenkungset Set de bras de commande de barre de Bell 5 27171 BLH1824A ame Arm Set B500 3D B500 3D en aluminium B500 3D Sei nimta Cal IWS n emis BLH Set de palettes de barre de Bell vert 1828CR Flybar Paddle Set Green B500 3D Blade B500 3D Paddelset Gr n B500 3D Set del palino flybar verde B500 3D BLH Flybar Paddle Set Orange B500 3D Blade B500 3D Paddelset Orange Set de palettes de barre de Bell orange cce qel palino flybar arancione B500 3D 18280R B500 3D Flybar Paddle Set Yellow B500 3D Blade B500 3D Paddelset Gelb SO de palettes de de Bel Jaune Set del palino flybar giallo B500 3D 1828YE B500 3D Blade Aluminium Pitchmitnehmer Partie basse de
21. da B500 3D X T3 BLH1857 Tail Boom 2 B500 3D X Blade Heckrohr 2 Set B500 3D X Poutre de queue 2 B500 3D X Asta della coda 2 B500 30 14 BLH1858 Tail Servo Boom Mount 2 B500 Blade Heckrotorservohalter 2 B500 Support de servo d anticouple 2 B500 Montante asta servo di coda 2 B500 3D X 3D X 3D X 3D X 15 BLH1859 Tail Linkage Pushrod Set 2 B500 Blade Heckrotorgest nge Set 2 B500 Set de biellettes tiges d anticouple 2 Set collegamento di coda asta di spinta 2 3D X 3D X B500 3D X B500 3D X T6 BLH1860 Tail Pushrod Support Guide Set Blade Heckrotorgestangehalter B500 Set de support de tiges d anticouple Set guida di sostegno asta di spinta di coda B500 3D X 3D X B500 3D X B500 3D X T BLH1861 CF Tail Boom Brace Set 2 B500 Blade Kohlefaserheckrohrhalter 2 Set de renforts de poutre CF 2 B500 Set di sostegno braccio asta della coda 2 3D X B500 3D X 3D X B500 3D X T8 BLH1862 Horizontal Fin Mount B500 3D X Blade Leitwerkshalter B500 3D X Support de stabilisateur B500 3D X Montaggio deriva orizzontale B500 3D X T9 BLH1863 Tail Case Set B500 3D X Sa MER d anticouple B500 3D X Set case coda B500 3D X T10 BLH1865 Tail Rotor Shaft and Drive Pulley Blade Heckrotorwelle mit Riemenscheibe Axe d anticouple et poulie 2 B500 Albero rotore di coda e puleggia di trasmis 2 B500 3D X 2 B500 3D X 3D X sione 2 B500 3D X 111 BLH1867 Tail Rotor Pitch Lever Set B500 Blade Heckrotorpitchheb
22. de bloc billes sup rieur B500 3D X Set blocco cuscinetto superiore B500 3D X F15 BLH1881 Hot Rod Canopy B500 3D Blade Kabinenhaube B500 3D Bulle Hot Rod B500 3D Calottina asta B500 3D F16 SPMAR6210 AR6210 6 Channel DSMX Receiver 6 Kanal DSMX R cepteur DSMX 6 voies ARG210 Ricevitore a 6 canali DSMX AR6210 SCH Spektrum S300 Austausch Blade 2 n A m F17 SPMS300 S300 Digital Cyclic Servo SUO Taumelecheiben Serio Servo de cyclique num rique S300 300 Servo digitale ciclico E flite 70A Hubschrauber Brush F18 EFLA370H 70 Amp S BEC Brushless ESC less Regler B500 3D X CEV ES Brushless 70 A S BEC ESC Brushless S BEC 70 Amp EFLB 2900 mAh 6 22 2V 30C Li Po E flite 2900 mAh 6S 22 2V 30C Li Po 6S 22 2 V 30 2900 mAh EC3 FIS 20006530 13AWG Li Po Akku 13AWG EC3 13AWG ZOO RAN Gs ZN UE Han EOS F20 EFLM1370H 520H Helicopter Motor 1320Kv E flite 520H Hubschrauber Motor Moteur g h licopt re 520H 1320KV 520H Motore elicottero 1320Kv 1320Kv Tail Explosion Explosionzeichnung Heck Vue clat e de la queue Vista esplosa della coda Part English Deutsch Frangias Italiano Ti BLH1846 Tail Boom Case Set B500 3D X Blade Heckrohrhalter Set B500 3D X Set de poutre de queue B500 3D X Set case asta della coda B500 3D X T2 BLH1856 Tail Drive Belt B500 3D X Blade Heckrotorriemen B500 3D X see d anticouple Cinghia di trasmissione d co
23. e natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your MEE household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product AA AN cH 58 Parts List Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio Head Explosion Explosionszeichnung Rotorkopf Vue clat e de la t te Vista esplosa della testa Part English Deutsch Frangias Italiano H1 BLH1802 80 Degree Dampers 4 B500 3D X Blade 80 D mpfer 4 B500 3D X UN 80 degr s 4 B500 go smorzatori angolari 4 B500 3D X One Way Bearing Hub with One way Moyeu de roue libre roue libre 500 Mozzo ingranaggio di autorotazione con Ne bearing B500 3D X Bann 3D X ingranaggio di autorotazione B500 3D X BLH1815 CF FB Main Blade Set 425mm with Blade Carbon Hauptrotorbl tter Set Set de pales principales 425 mm CF Set pale principali CF FBL 425mm con washers B500 3D 425mm m Unterlegscheiben B500 3D FB avec rondelles B500 3D rondelle B500 3D H4 BLH1816 Main Rotor Blade Mounting Screw amp Blade Hauptrotorbl tterschrauben u Mut Set de vis amp crous pour pales princi Set viti e dadi di fissaggio pala rotore Nut set 2 B500 3D X tern Set 2 B500 3D X pales 2
24. ed but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our acility An Online Service Request is available at Horizon Hobby Service Center If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Notice Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Shou
25. eiver will keep the binding to the transmitter until another binding is done If you encounter problems obey binding instructions and refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Installing the Flight Battery 1 Attach the hook material to the helicopter frame and the loop material to 5 Power on the transmitter and center the throttle trim the flight battery 6 Move the TH HOLD switch to the 1 position 2 Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame Secure the flight battery 7 Connect the blue EC3 battery connector to the ESC with the hook and loop strap 7 8 Wait 5 seconds while the gyro initializes 3 Move the F Mode and TH HOLD switches to the 0 position 9 The helicopter ESC will emit a series of tones and emit a solid red LED on 4 Lower the throttle the gyro once it is ready CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not in use to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage below the lowest manufacturer s approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged 4 Rudder Control Test Disconnect any two main motor wires from the ESC Power on the transmitter Make sure the transmitter is in Normal Mode Connect the flight battery to the ESC Move the rudder control to the right The tail
26. el Set B500 Set de levier de pas d anticouple B500 Set leva pitch del rotore di coda B500 3D X 3D X 3D X 3D X Tail rotor Pitch Control Slider Set Blade Schiebeh lse Heckrotor Set B500 SC Set cursore comando passo rotore di coda T12 BLH1868 B500 3D X 3D X Set de slider d anticouple B500 3D X B500 3D X T13 BLH1869 Tail Rotor Hub B500 3D X Blade Heckrotorzentralstiick B500 3D X Moyeu d anticouple B500 3D X Mozzo rotore di coda B500 3D X Tail Rotor Blade Grip Holder Set Set de pieds support de pales Set pinza sostegno pale del rotore B500 T14 BLH1870 B500 3D X Blade Heckrotorblatthalter B500 3D X d anticouple B500 3D X 3D X T15 BLH1871 Tail Rotor Blade Set B500 3D X Blade Heckrotorbl tter Set B500 3D X Set de pales anticouple B500 3D X Set pale del rotore di coda B500 3D X 116 BLH1872 Stabilizer Fin Set White B500 3D X Blade Leitwerksfinnenset weiss B500 Set de stabilisateur d rive blanc B500 Set deriva di stabilizzazione bianca B500 3D X 3D X 3D X 400G High Speed Digital Tail Spektrum 54006 Austausch Blade 500 Servo num rique d anticouple grande 54006 Servo digitale ad alta velocit della T17 SPMS400G 4 Servo Kreisel Servo vitesse S400G coda Bearings Lager Roulements billes Cuscinetti Part English Deutsch Frangias Italiano 1 EFLH1115 3x6x2 5 Bearing 2 Blade 3x6x2 5 Kugellager 2 Roulement 3x6x2 5 2 3x6x2
27. fibre de verre B500 3D Calottina in fibra di vetro B500 3D Bell 222 Painted Scale Fuselage Fuselage l chelle couleurs Bell 222 B500 Fusoliera in scala Bell 222 dipinta B500 BLH1885 B500 3D X Blade 500 Bell 222 Rumpf Set lackiert 3D X 3D X BLH1899 Carrying Case B500 3D X Blade Tragekoffer B500 3D X Coffret de transport B500 3D X Alloggiamento di trasporto B500 3D X BLH4099 Aluminum 500 Flybarless Conversion Aluminium 500 Flybarless Umbau Set Set de conversion Flybarless 500 en Set conversione senza flybar 500 in al Set B500 3D B500 3D aluminium B500 3D luminio B500 3D Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX BLH4015 CF FBL Main Blade Set w Blade Carbon Hauptrotorblatter m Set de pales principales CF FB avec CF FBL set pale principali con rondelle Washers B500X Unterlegscheibe B500 X rondelles B500X B500X Celectra 200W DC Multi Chemistry E flite 200W DC Multi Batterie Chargeur de batterie multi types CC Celectra 200W DC caricabatteria mul EFLC3020 Battery Charger Ladegerat Celectra 200 W tichimico EFLC3025 Celectra 80W AC DC Multi Chemistry E flite 80W AC DC Multi Batterie Chargeur de batterie multi types CA CC Caricabatterie per batteria multi chimica Battery Charger Ladegerat EU Celectra 80 W 80 W CA CC EFLC4005 12VDC 120W Power Supply E flite 12VDC 120W Netzgerat Alimentation 12 V CC 120 W 12VCC 120W alimentatore DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only Spektrum DX8 DSMX Sender Emet
28. il rotor blade directions are correct lJ Tighten the main blade bolts through the nylon in the locknut lJ Thread the flybar paddles all the way on to the flybar J Tighten the flybar weight setscrews What this Warranty Covers purchase This warranty is no 0 acts of God acci use installation Product not purcha NCLUDING WITHO ACKNOWLEDGES 1 SUITABLY MEET TH Horizon s sole oblig will at its option ei applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXP Purchaser s Remedy ation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon her i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be What is Not Covered Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due dent misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper eration or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v sed from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with RESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES UT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT
29. itter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty Flight Guidelines and Warnings e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always keep people and pets at least 40 feet 13 meters away when the e Always remove batteries after use and before disassembly battery is connected Always have a first aid kit and appropriate fire extinguisher with you e Always turn on throttle hold TH HLD if the blades strike anything Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Always use fullly charged batteries Never touch moving parts e Always keep transmitter powered on when the battery is connected e Always keep moving parts clean e Always avoid flying in inclement weather such as rain A WARNING Always use Horizon approved carbon fiber Main Rotor Blades with the Blade 500 3D to avoid injury and or property damage Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension Belt tension that is too tight results in loss of power and causes the belt to wear more quickly Tension that is too loose can cause belt damage and loss of tail rotor control in flight To check for proper belt tension To adjust the belt tension 1 View the tail rotor drive belt through the opening at the top of the tail case 0 OSE Bie holt rel 1 Loosen the two horizontal stabilizer screws 2 wrench or standard screwdriver to compress the belt thr
30. ld your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website Horizon Hobby Service Center NOTICE Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If non compliant product is received by Horizon for service it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser 5 Phone Number Email Address United States of America Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877 504 0233 Electronics and engines Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Online Repair Request visit www horizonhobby com service Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877 504 0233 All other products Champaign Illinois 61822 USA productsupport horiz
31. le you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel Spektrum DX6i SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type Reverse Swash Type Timer D R Expo HELI THRO N 120 Type Down AILE 0 100 15 THRO 100 THRO 0 AILE R Time 4 00 ELEV 0 100 15 AILE 100 AILE 0 ELEV N Switch RUDD 0 100 0 ELEV 100 EEV 0 RUDD 80 RUD 0 RUDDER ae 85 10 GYRO 100 GRO 0 ON 85 10 PITC 100 PIC 0 PITC N RUDD 1 85 0 Rate SW F Mode L 2 3 4 H L 2 3 4 H 0 72 0 NORM 0 NORM 0 60 80 80 80 NORM 30 40 50 75 100 1 68 0 STUNT 1 STUNT 100 100 100 100 100 STUNT 0 25 50 75 100 HOLD 10 10 10 10 10 HOLD 0 25 50 75 100 ESUS AILE 91 ELEV 91 PITC 64 Spektrum DX7 DX7se SYSTEM LIST ADJUST LIST 05 0 05 1 AILE ELEV RUDD AILE ELEV RUDD 5 bus pes EXP 15 EXP 15 EXP LIN EXP 10 EXP 10 EXP LIN NORM INH D R 100 D R100 D R 100 D R85 D R85 D R 85 ST 1 INH ST 2 INH THRO ALE ELEV RUDD GEAR PIT AUX2 THRO 0 THRO AILE HOLD POS 0 0 N N N R N R N AILE 0 H 100 L 100 sw RUDD D R ELEV 0 L 100 R 100 THRO CURVE RUDD 0 L 1 2 3 H o RUDD AUTO MODE NORM 0 60 80 80 80 PIC 0 D 1007 0 RATE NORM 0 ST 1 100 100 100 100 1
32. luminum Tail Servo Mount B500 Blade Aluminium Heckrotorservohalter Support de servo d anticouple en alu Montante del servo di coda in alluminio 3D X 500 3D X minium B500 3D X B500 3D X BLH1861A Tail Boom Brace Support Set Alumi Blade Kohlefaserheckrohrhalter 2 Set de renforts et support de poutre en Sostegno asta della coda set supporto num E B500 3D X B500 3D X aluminium E B500 3D X alluminio E B500 3D X Aluminum Horizontal Fin Mount Support de d rive horizontale en aluminium Montante deriva orizzontale in alluminio BLH1862A B500 3D X Blade Leitwerkshalter B500 3D X B500 3D X 8500 3D X BLH1863A Aluminum Tail Case B500 3D X Blade Aluminum Heckrotorgeh use Boitier d anticouple en aluminium B500 Case coda alluminio B500 3D X B500 3D X 3D X BLH1865A Tail Rotor Shaft Aluminum Drive Pul Blade AluminiumTail Heckrotorwelle mit Axe d anticouple et poulie en aluminium Puleggia trasmissione in alluminio ley B500 3D X Riemenscheibe 2 B500 3D X B500 3D X dell albero del rotore di coda B500 3D X y Blade Aluminium Heckrotorpitchhebel Levier de pas d anticouple en aluminium Packer ante BLH1867A Aluminum Pitch Lever B500 3D X Set B500 3D X B500 3D X Leva del pitch in alluminio B500 3D X Aluminum Tail Pitch Slider B500 Blade Aluminium Schiebeh lse Heckro Slider d anticouple en aluminium B500 M BLH1868A 3D X tor Set B500 3D X 3D X Cursore del pitch in alluminio B500 3D X BLH1870A Aluminum Tail Ro
33. nd LVD directive 2006 95 EC EN 300 328 V1 7 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 EN55022 2010 EN55024 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Steven A Hall Horizon Hobby Inc Vice President Champaign IL USA International Operations and April 19 2011 Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2012041902 Product s Blade 500 3D BNF Basic Item Number s BLH1850 Blade 500 3D BNF Basic Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN55022 2010 EN55024 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA April 19 2012 E e ee CY Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserv
34. nd level within three 3 provided they remain attached to the model during flight Model rockets miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety d Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport heliport or Code but may not be launched from model aircraft seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use e Not exceed a takeoff weight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Docu with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program AMA Document 520 A ment AMA Document 718 f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the j Not operate a turbine powered aircraft unless in compliance with the AMA turbine owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not regulations AMA Document 510 A apply to model aircraft flown indoors FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori
35. nsure control fidelity and servos functioning properly 1 Check to make sure the flight battery is properly secured 1 Check to make sure the receiver is properly secured Select a large open area outside away from people and objects Never attempt to fly the Blade 500 3D helicopter indoors Always consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Always stay at least 45 feet 13 meters away from the helicopter when it is flying A CAUTION Ensure you fully understand the controls on your transmitter and how they affect the movement of the helicopter before your first flight Flying the Blade 500 3D While attempting to establish a low level hover you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade 500 3D from constantly drifting in various directions If you find the aircraft constantly drifts without any directional control input land the model before making any adjustments to the trim settings If the helicopter drifts forward or backward adjust the elevator trim If the helicopter drifts to the left or right adjust the aileron trim Continue making trim adjustments until the helicopter hovers at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input When the helicopter is in stunt mode The rotor head speed is constant and high The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle collective stick is moved from
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37. ough the 2 Loosen the six screws at the back of the main frame 3 Apply light pressure on the belt compressing the belt toward the bottom of 3 alde Ihe boom ae a tne eat tension the tail boom 4 When the belt tension is properly adjusted tighten the six screws at the 4 The belt tension is correct if the compressed side of the belt reaches hackor the approximately halfway to the opposite side of the belt Tighten the horizontal stabilizer screws a If the compressed side of the belt reaches farther than halfway to the other side of the belt the tension is too loose b If the compressed side of the belt does not reach halfway to the other side of the belt the tension is too tight Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball but is not tight binding on the ball When a link is too loose on the ball it can separate from the ball Ball Links RE during flight and cause a crash Replace worn ball links before they fail Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth Bearings Replace bearings when they become notchy sticky in places when turning or draggy Wiring Make sure wiring is away from the helicopter frame edges and any moving parts Replace damaged wiring and loose connections Fasteners Make sure there are no loose screws other fasteners or connectors Do
38. r Set B500 cer de bloc a billes inf rieur B500 3D X Set blocco cuscinetto inferiore B500 3D X F8 BLH1836 Servo Support Cross Member B500 Blade Servo Support Halter B500 Partie en croix du support de servo B500 Membro incrociato supporto del servo B500 3D X 3D X 3D X 3D X Main Frame Explosion Explosionzeichnung Rumpf Vue clat e de la cellule principale Vista esplosa telaio principale Part English Deutsch Blade Carbon Hauptrahmen Set Frangias Italiano F9 BLH1839 CF Main Frame Set B500 3D X B500 3D X Set de cellule principale CF B500 3D X Set telaio principale CF B500 3D X F10 BLH1841 Canopy Mounts B500 3D X m Kabinenhaubenhalter B500 Supports de bulle B500 3D X Montanti calottina B500 3D X F11 BLH1843 Aluminum Motor Mount B500 ap Blade Aluminum Motorhalter B500 port moteur en aluminium B500 3D X Montante del motore in allumino B500 3D X 3D X Blade Empf ngerhalterset B500 Set de compartiment r cepteur B500 F12 BLH1844 Receiver Tray Set B500 3D X 3D X 3D X Set vassoio ricevitore B500 3D X Fig BLH1845 Landing Gear Set White B500 3p x Blade Kufengestell weiss B500 Jeu de train d atterrissage principal blanc cer bianco carrello di atterraggio B500 3D X 3D X 500 3D X F14 BLH1854 Upper Bearing Block Set B500 3D X Blade Lagerhalter oben B500 3D X Set
39. rge batteries outside recommended levels Only charge batteries that are cool to the touch Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never charge or store batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 4 49 or place in direct sunlight RTF Throttle Hold Throttle hold only turns off the motor on an electric helicopter You maintain pitch and direction control The blades will spin if throttle hold is OFF 0 For safety turn throttle hold ON 1 any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor if the helicopter is out of control in danger of crashing or both Throttle hold will also allow you to perform an auto rotation landing when the helicopter has sufficient altitude Please refer to your DX6i transmitter manual for more information on throttle hold CAUTION For safety always ensure you have turned TH HOLD ON 1 until you are ready to fly the helicopter 22242 BASIC Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i DX7 DX7se DX7s and DX8 The Spektrum model files for AirWare transmitters are also available for download on the Spektrum Community website CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM modu
40. rotor blades move as shown If they do not move as shown reverse the rudder channel in the transmitter refer to your transmitter manual for instructions 6 Release the rudder control Quickly turn the helicopter nose to the left The tail blades move in the same direction as right rudder input If they do not move as shown change the position of the reverse switch on the gt Cyclic Control Test Place the helicopter on a clean and flat ground surface concrete or asphalt 3 Connect the EC3 battery connector to the helicopter s ESC Do not allow outdoors and free of obstructions Always stay clear of the moving rotor blades the helicopter to move until the red LED on the gyro is solid 1 Disconnect any two main motor wires from the ESC 4 Check the swashplate directions to ensure they are moving in the 2 Turn the transmitter on and make sure the flight mode is set to normal correct direction Please refer to the diagrams above for reference Elevator D Side View EN N EN Rear View i Rear View y 12 amp Rear View MODE 2 MODE14 Blade Tracking Blade Helicopters 4
41. t the blue EC3 battery connector to the ESC Do not allow the helicopter to move until the red LED on the gyro is solid 7 The motor emits a series of tones when the ESC arms properly CAUTION Stay at least 45 feet 13 meters away from the helicopter when the motor is running WARNING Do not attempt to fly the helicopter when testing the motor Move the Throttle Hold switch to the OFF position 8 Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the right hand side NOTICE If both the main rotor and tail rotor blades are spinning backward reduce the throttle to idle Move the throttle hold switch to the ON position Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire connections to the ESC lJ Check all screws and ensure that they are tight lJ Check belt tension and ensure that it is tight L Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not damaged lJ Check all links and make sure they move freely but do not pop off easily 1 Check that the flight battery and transmitter battery are fully charged lJ Check all wires to ensure that they are not cut pinched or chaffing and are properly secured Choosing a Flying Location 1 Check all wire connections 1 Check the gears and make sure no teeth are missing 4 Do a complete control check and e
42. teur DSMX DX8 seul Solo trasmettitore DSMX DX8 DX6i DSMX Transmitter Only Spektrum DX6i DSMX Nur Sender Emetteur DSMX DX6i seul DX6i DSMX Solo trasmettitore EE A DX7s Transmitter Only Spektrum DX7s nur Sender metteur DX7s seul DX7s Solo trasmettitore 2012 Horizon Hobby Inc Blade DSM DSM2 Celectra AirWare and EC3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby Inc registered in the US The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan US 7 391 320 Other patents pending Created 5 12 30939 BLH1800 BLH1850
43. this manual Table of Contents Charging the Flight Battery ette 4 Battery Charging Codes Charging Warnings m e Throttle Hold octal Transmitter SOU eoa d e SD 6 Transmitter and Receiver Bindung 9 Installing the Flight 9 Rudder Control nia 10 Cyclic COMO Test Motor Control Test Blade 500 3D Pre Flight Checklist Choosing a Flying Location Flying the Blade 500 3D Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Flight Guidelines and Warnings Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance Maintenance Check et cedi cies Blade 500 3D Post Crash Check List Limited Warranty and Contact Information sss AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code FCC Information d Compliance Information for the European Union ne Parts allas Optional Parts a E Rn o tg Blade 500 3D Specifications Length 33 5 in 850mm Height 11 8 in 300mm Main Rotor Diameter 38 2 in 970mm Tail Rotor Diameter 7 8 in 200mm Flying Weight 4 06 Ib 1842 g Motor 520H Brushless outrunner 1320Kv installed ESC 70 amp brushless installed Battery 65 22 2V 2900mAh 30C Li Po included with RTF Charger DC Li Po Balancing Charger included with RTF
44. tor Grip Set B500 Blade Aluminium Heckrotorblatthalter Set de pieds de pales d anticouple en Set di serraggio del rotore di coda in 3D X Set B500 3D X aluminium B500 3D X alluminio B500 3D X BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set Green B500 T NS a A Set pale del rotore di coda verde B500 187168 3D X Blade B500 Heckrotorbl tter Gr n Set de pales d anticouple vert B500 3D X 3D X BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set Orange B500 7 Set de pales d anticouple orange B500 Set pale del rotore di coda arancione 18710R 3D X Blade B500 Heckrotorbl tter Orange 3D X B500 3D X BLH Tail Rotor Blade Set Yellow B500 Set de pales d anticouple jaune B500 Set pale del rotore di coda giallo B500 1871YE 3D X Blade B500 Heckrotorbl tter Gelb 3D X 3D X BLH18728 Stabilizer Fin Set Black 500 3p x Blade Leitwerksfinnenset schwarz sce de stabilisateur d rive noir B500 3D X Set deriva di stabilizzazione nero B500 B500 3D X 3D X BLH1872C Carbon Fiber Fin Set B500 3D X Blade Carbon Finnenset B500 3D X 2 d rive en fibre de carbone B500 see deriva in fibra di carbonio B500 3D X BLH1874A Aluminum Servo Control Arms B500 Blade Aluminium Servoarme B500 Bras deserves en alu mima E500 39 Bracci comandi servo in alluminio B500 3D X 3D X 3D X BLH1881A Crystal Blue Canopy B500 3D Blade Crystal Blue Haube B500 3D Bulle Crystal Blue B500 3D Calottina Crystal Blue B500 3D 4 PR Fiberglass canopy B500 3D Blade GFK Haube B500 3D Bulle en
45. turn the Product immediately in new and unused condi These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to warranty gives you state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modi without notice specific legal rights and you may also h ion to the place of purchase conflict of law principals This ave other rights which vary from y this warranty at any time Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purch ase Horizon Hobby Address WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative Inspection or Services f this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process ound on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be includ
46. ty to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range Antenna Separation Distance When operating your Spektrum transmitter please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body excluding fingers hands wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations The illustrations below show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter RS N 5 Compliance Information for the European Union AT BE BG CZ CY DE DK ES Fl FR GR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2012041901 Product s Item Number s Blade 500 3D RTF BLH1800 Blade 500 3D RTF includes Spektrum DX6i Transmitter with Spektrum AR6210 Receiver BLH1800M1 Blade 500 3D RTF Mode 1 includes Spektrum DX6i Transmitter with Spektrum AR6210 Receiver Equipment class 2 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EMC directive 2004 108 EC a
47. ur transmitter and receiver Always ensure you understand the product and how to operate it Only use Horizon approved replacement parts and accessories for this product Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Never connect the battery unless using or testing the product Never operate this product if you are tired not feeling well taking any medications that impair judgment or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never wear or have dangling and loose items on your person when maintaining or operating this product Never spray glass cleaner or any other liquid on this product Never operate this product in rain or inclement weather Never perform maintenance with the battery installed in the helicopter WARNING This is a large model helicopter with Blades that spin at very high RPM Always use extreme caution and common sense when maintaining and operating this product If you are unsure about ANY function or procedure described in this manual DO NOT operate Contact Horizon Product Support for assistance A WARNING Always ensure you are operating the helicopter a safe distance 45 feet 13 meters away from yourself and others WNN e 3 Bi ABE 500 ID nuvo amem RTF ERB BASIC WARNING This helicopter is equipped with carbon fiber blades that spin at very high RPM Always follow all safety precautions found in
48. washout en aluminium 2227 BLH1830A Aluminum Washout Base 500 3D Zentralst ck B500 3D B500 3D Base wash out alluminio B500 3D BLH1831A Aluminum Washout Mixing Arms Blade Aluminium Pitchmitnehmer Arm u Bras de mixage de washout en aluminium Bracci di mixing washout alluminio B500 B500 3D Verbinderset B500 3D B500 3D 3D BLH1834A Aluminum Anti Rotation Bracket Blade Aluminum Taumelscheibenf h Tasseau anti rotation en aluminium B500 Staffa anti rotazione in alluminio B500 B500 3D X rung B500 3D X 3D X 3D X BLH1835A Aluminum Bearing Blocks B500 3D X en unteres Lagerhalterset ger billes en aluminium B500 3D X Blocchi cuscinetto il alluminio B500 3D X m a nr Optional Parts Optionale Bauteile Pi ces optionnelles Pezzi opzionali Part English Deutsch Frangias Italiano Aluminum Canopy Mounts B500 Blade Aluminium Kabinenhaubenhalter Supports de bulle en aluminium B500 TO Gg BLH1841A 3D X B500 3D X 3D X Montanti calottina in alluminio B500 3D X Blade Kufengestell schwarz B500 Jeu de train d atterrissage principal noir Set del carrello di atterraggio nero B500 BLH1845B Landing Gear Set Black B500 3D X 3D X B500 3D X 3D X BLH1857C Carbon Fiber Tail Boom B500 3D X Blade B500 3D X Heckausleger Poutre de queue en fibre de carbone B500 Asta di coda in fibra di carbonio B500 Kohlefaser 3D X 3D X BLH1858A A
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